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MelbourneAtoms/Icons/Arrow DestinationCreated with Sketch.Sydney

Trip Comfort

Budget

Age requirement

12 to 100 years old

Australia is over 7 million sq km (4.35 sq mi) of sand, reef, rock, koala, wine, sailing, ocean, city, culture, Dreamtime, and so much more than we could possibly list here. It would take several lifetimes to explore it all. This sprawling 25-day adventure comes pretty close, though. Kick things off in cosmopolitan Melbourne by discovering the city's hidden laneways. Then head up the Great Ocean Road to a couple of national parks before heading to a rendezvous with iconic Uluru. Next, meet the Great Barrier Reef from Cape Tribulation, cruise the glorious Whitsundays, learn to surf, and explore Sydney. Exhausted yet? Just wait ’till you’re actually here!

Starts

Melbourne

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25 Days

Ends

Sydney

Itinerary

Day 1 — Melbourne

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Arrive at any time.

Day 2 — Melbourne

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Tour Melbourne's iconic laneways and learn more about coffee culture, and pick up some great pointers for your free afternoon of exploration.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 3 — Melbourne/Mornington Peninsula

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Continue your exploration of Australia's cultural capital before travelling to the Mornington Peninsula. Stop to see Brighton's brightly coloured bathing boxes, miniature beachfront cabins that are unique to the beaches in Port Phillip Bay.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 4 — Mornington Peninsula

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Enjoy a free day in the Mornington Peninsula. Opt to visit a winery or hit one of the many incredible beaches in the area.

Day 5 — Mornington Peninsula/Port Campbell

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Hop on a ferry to Queenscliff before spending the day travelling along the Great Ocean Road. Pass world-famous surf beaches, enjoy views of the 12 Apostles, and walk through the rainforest in Great Otway National Park.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 6 — Port Campbell/Halls Gap

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Travel inland to Grampians National Park, known for its sandstone mountain range and impressive rock art.

Meals: BREAKFAST, DINNER

Day 7 — Halls Gap

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Trek through the forest, lush with vegetation and wildlife. Visit the culturally significant MacKenzie Falls for a short hike. Walk to the stunning Balconies, then spend the afternoon relaxing with the locals - our resident wild kangaroos and emus.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 8 — Halls Gap/Adelaide

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Travel to Adelaide. Your CEO will point out important highlights of the city while driving in, before free time to explore the city.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 9 — Adelaide

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Today is a free day to enjoy Adelaide, capital of South Australia and famed for its churches and gardens. Opt to stroll the city streets, hop on a tram to the coastal village of Glenelg, take in a full day wine tour of the famed Barossa Valley, or for the truly adventurous, take a day trip to Kangaroo Island.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 10 — Adelaide/Uluru

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Board your flight to Yulara, in the heart of Australia's Red Centre and only a short distance to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. Experience a colourful sunset at Uluru with a glass of bubbly in hand.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 11 — Uluru

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Enjoy the Mala Walk at Uluru to learn the importance of the rock to the Indigenous people that live in the area.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 12 — Uluru/Cairns

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Fly to the oceanside city of Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 13 — Cairns/Cape Tribulation

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Head north to Cape Tribulation. Stop en route to explore Mossman Gorge and take an interpretive walk through the Daintree Rainforest.

Meals: BREAKFAST, LUNCH

Day 14 — Cape Tribulation

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With a free day, opt for a trip to the Great Barrier Reef or to explore Daintree National Park.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 15 — Cape Tribulation/Cairns

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Return to Cairns in the afternoon with free time to explore this laid-back city.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 16 — Cairns/Airlie Beach

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Depart early for a full day of travel to reach Airlie Beach with time to explore the town.

Meals: BREAKFAST

Day 17 — Airlie Beach

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Set sail for a day in the Whitsunday Islands, visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Opt to swim or snorkel, and hike to an island lookout over Whitehaven Beach, known for its stunning white sand. Return to Airlie Beach for the night.

Meals: LUNCH

Day 18 — Airlie Beach/Byron Bay

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Fly to Brisbane and transfer to Byron Bay for two nights in this "hippie" paradise.

Day 19 — Byron Bay

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Spend the day wandering the town or taking part in a multitude of optional activities like skydiving, visiting Cape Byron Lighthouse, or relaxing on the beach.

Day 20 — Byron Bay/Port Macquarie

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Tour an organic farm in the heart of Byron Bay before sitting down to a delicious lunch featuring local produce. Head to the coastal township of Port Macquarie, featuring all the beauty of the beach set alongside gorgeous national parks. Enjoy an evening in Port Macquarie.

Meals: LUNCH

Day 21 — Port Macquarie/Blue Mountains

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En route to the Blue Mountains, opt to stop at the Koala Hospital to learn about vital wildlife conservation work in the area.

Day 22 — Blue Mountains

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Explore the area around Leura and Katoomba including the Three Sisters. Visit the Jenolan Caves, take a walk in Jamison Valley, and ride on the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world.

Day 23 — Blue Mountains/Sydney

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Travel to Sydney and enjoy a free afternoon to explore the city. Opt to rent a bike, stroll the botanical gardens, or visit the iconic Opera House.

Day 24 — Sydney

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Get a feel for the city. Relax seaside at Bondi Beach. Enjoy an optional final night out with the group.